Books

A devastating stroke robbed my aunt of her speech and mobility. Reading aloud to her kept us connected.

May 28 •

Daring to take up men’s space

On Barbara Hepworth and women artists

Apr 9 •

The original domestic goddess, Mrs Beeton

I imagined Mrs Beeton as a Victorian version of UK celebrity cook Mary Berry. I was wrong.

Mar 26 •

My quest for a tiny waist

Memories of the binge and starve years

Mar 5 •

Paul was Sindy's boyfriend for just two years in the mid-1960s. What can he teach us about the life and times?

Feb 5 •

On Learning The Facts of Life

Birds and bees and wallabies, or the bald truth?

Nov 20, 2024 •

Picture book heaven: family favourites

Plus: Women and money

Oct 30, 2024 •

This Is Your Life

In praise of memoir

Sep 12, 2024 •

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